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US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92: foundation
AFP - 27m ago
American journalist, activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died, her foundation said on Thursday. She was 92.
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Vast aid challenge after 'Himalayan tsunami' devastates Nepal
AFP - 53m ago
The United Nations warned Thursday of the immense challenge of reaching Nepal flood survivors, with destroyed roads …
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Clooney turns AFP photographer in jokey red carpet switch
AFP - 1h ago
George Clooney handed his lifetime achievement award to AFP photographer Tiziana Fabi and took a turn with her camera in …
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In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
AFP - 1h ago
Frederick Teiko Ofori spent a large portion of his life with a guitar in his hands, so when the Ghanaian musician died …
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Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors 'very, very difficult': UN
AFP - 1h ago
Reaching survivors of Nepal's devastating floods is an immense challenge hampering the delivery of basic aid supplies, …
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Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats
AFP - 2h ago
Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a …
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Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder
AFP - 2h ago
Hundreds of people demonstrated in the Maltese capital Valletta after a wealthy businessman was found not guilty of …
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Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe Institute
AFP - 2h ago
Russia will close multiple branches of Germany's Goethe Institute in response to Germany ordering the closure of a …
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El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns
AFP - 3h ago
El Nino could be the strongest since records began four decades ago, the United Nations' climate agency warned Thursday, …
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Spacecraft bound for Mercury faces 'tricky' arrival
AFP - 4h ago
A spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes will complete an eight-year journey to arrive at Mercury on Thursday, …
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Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists
AFP - 5h ago
Desperate families of missing foreigners were clinging to hope as they combed hospitals and morgues in search of clues, …
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Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
AFP - 5h ago
Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where …
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Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote
AFP - 5h ago
Germany faces a landmark regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east where the far-right AfD is easily expected to …
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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
AFP - 7h ago
Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship with a record sixth …
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Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
AFP - 7h ago
A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up …
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Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes
AFP - 2h ago
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest fighting in weeks engulfed the Middle …
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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
AFP - 10h ago
US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American …
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Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance
AFP - 7h ago
Aryna Sabalenka took the next step on the road to a rare US Open three-peat, routing qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 …
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George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum
AFP - 7h ago
George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative …
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US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
AFP - 2h ago
Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's …
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EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
AFP - 6h ago
EU countries on Wednesday summoned Russia's envoys and discussed fresh sanctions after a drone incident in Germany that …
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Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US
AFP - 6h ago
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle had left the United States -- …
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Iran, US trade threats after escalation in fighting
Sep 02 2026
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, including …
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Sep 02 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes …
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Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
Sep 02 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries' ties Wednesday after previewing the …
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
Sep 02 2026
Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to …
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case …
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10 missing as cargo ship sinks after collision off Istanbul
Sep 02 2026
A Turkish cargo ship sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with a second vessel, and rescuers were …
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Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
Sep 02 2026
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one of 20 people missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern …
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US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set Wednesday to sign a controversial oil deal granting the United States control of …
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Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday'
Sep 02 2026
Kenneth Branagh, the British actor whose career has been built on weighty roles such as Shakespeare's Henry V, is …
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World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN
Sep 02 2026
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods
Sep 02 2026
Distraught families gave DNA samples in the search for missing relatives as others held symbolic funerals on Wednesday, …
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Iran threatens tougher strategy after US strikes kill 4 at wedding
Sep 02 2026
Iran threatened to take a tougher line in its war with the United States on Wednesday after the heaviest exchanges in …
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Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid
Sep 02 2026
German authorities were Wednesday investigating two similar attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the …
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Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for 'lucky' Clooney on opening night
Sep 02 2026
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema …
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Missing passengers likely went down with sunken ferry: N.Cyprus official
Sep 02 2026
The 20 people missing from a passenger ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus likely went down with the ship, officials …
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EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
Sep 02 2026
The EU on Wednesday said it had summoned Russia's top diplomat as it eyed sanctions after a drone incident in Germany …
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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot
Sep 02 2026
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night
Sep 02 2026
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase …
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Iran attacks US sites after American strikes, wedding deaths
Sep 02 2026
Iran launched a wave of attacks on US sites across the Middle East on Wednesday as violence surged after an extensive …
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Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods
Sep 02 2026
Nepali families held symbolic funerals on Wednesday for relatives missing since deadly flash floods swept away their …
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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Sep 02 2026
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national …
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US energy secretary arrives in Venezuela to discuss oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday to finalize an oil deal granting the United States …
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Iran strikes back against latest US attacks
Sep 02 2026
Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks …
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US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas
Sep 02 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs spend record £3.46bn
Sep 02 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their transfer record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) spent in one window as Manchester …
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
Sep 02 2026
G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as …
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US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
Sep 02 2026
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots …
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Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
Sep 02 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely …
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UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation
Sep 02 2026
Britain's foreign secretary vowed a tough response to "appalling" violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 02 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Sep 01 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
Sep 01 2026
US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people dead …
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Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Sep 01 2026
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic …
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Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 01 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Sep 01 2026
Norway's King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, …
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'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister
Sep 01 2026
The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington …
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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
Sep 01 2026
The death toll from devastating Himalayan glacial floods crossed the grim 1,000 mark on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali …
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Iran president urges return to truce, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks
Sep 01 2026
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday that it is not the time to "normalize" Moscow's presence at G20 …
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Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian …
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Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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Mass Russian barrage kills 12 in Kyiv
Sep 01 2026
Russia launched a barrage of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, killing at …
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Tibet activists accuse China of downplaying floods
Sep 01 2026
Exiled Tibetans and advocacy groups have accused China of heavily underreporting the death toll from devastating …
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Thai resort readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors
Sep 01 2026
A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on …
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Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Sep 01 2026
Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a …
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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence
Sep 01 2026
The pivotal role played by Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has …
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Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms
Sep 01 2026
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge …
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Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Sep 01 2026
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 …
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'Massive' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8
Sep 01 2026
A "massive" Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight, including seven at a railways depot, …
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2 die in Grand Canyon flash flood, only 1 person unaccounted for
Sep 01 2026
The number of people unaccounted for after a deadly flash flood hit part of the Grand Canyon fell to one Monday as US …
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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions
Sep 01 2026
In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge …
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Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat
Sep 01 2026
The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures …
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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
Sep 01 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
Sep 01 2026
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a …
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
Sep 01 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in …
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Heavy rain at Grand Canyon after flood kills 2, dozen missing
Aug 31 2026
Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing …
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US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
Aug 31 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions …
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US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
Aug 31 2026
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, …
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Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Aug 31 2026
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the …
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Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster
Aug 31 2026
Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly …
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New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered
Aug 31 2026
Forecasted storms in the Grand Canyon on Monday threatened efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash …
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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Aug 31 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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Pacific Islands summit opens in shadow of China-Taiwan tensions
Aug 31 2026
The Pacific Islands' annual summit opened on Monday with a pointed message that outside partners "do not choose our …
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US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
Aug 31 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed Monday to persist with economic pressure on Iran, saying a turning point could …
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Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks
Aug 31 2026
Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while …
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President says more war not in Iran's interest after fighting flares
Aug 31 2026
Iran's president said Monday that more war with the United States was not in his country's interest after the two sides …
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More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing
Aug 31 2026
Storms forecast for Monday could trigger new flash floods in the Grand Canyon, the National Weather Service said as …
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G20 finance talks open as US seeks to ramp up pressure on Iran
Aug 31 2026
Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, with the Trump …
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Iran, US trade fire in first exchange for a month
Aug 31 2026
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for American strikes on an island in the …
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South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison
Aug 31 2026
A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in …
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US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda
Aug 31 2026
Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump …
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Iran retaliates after first US strikes in a month
Aug 31 2026
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the first American strikes on its …
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At least five leaders skip annual Pacific Islands summit
Aug 31 2026
At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before the …
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Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Aug 31 2026
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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At least five leaders to skip annual Pacific Islands summit
Aug 31 2026
At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before the …
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Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way
Aug 31 2026
After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their …
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Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven
Aug 31 2026
It doesn't take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng'an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the …
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Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing
Aug 31 2026
Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through …
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